A Good Day's Fishing

by James Prosek

The bestselling author of Trout and Fly-Fishing the 41st , James Prosek, tells the story of a good day's fishing in this beautiful picture book, illustrated with the author's own gentle watercolors.

What I need for a good day's fishing is in here somewhere....
What's the secret to a good day's fishing?
Bright sun.
Cool breeze.
Favorite rod and reel.
Tackle box with bobbers,
hooks, and sinkers.
But we haven't gotten
to the secret...yet.

For those who want to learn more about how to fish, there's a comprehensive glossary of lures and flies in the back of the book. A Good Day's Fishing will make a fisherman or fisherwoman out of anyone -- even a first-timer.

Genres: Picture Books, Animals, Storytime, Sports

40 pages, Hardcover

First published February 24, 2004

Reviews

[Michelle Turnure · Rating 4 out of 5]

Beautifully illustrated book that explored a day the author goes fishing. My daughter loved looking at the colorful fishes. It was a nice book to read out loud and explore the different kinds of fishes and a fisherman's supplies. The full-page watercolor illustrations are captivating.

[Asho · Rating 3 out of 5]

The text is nothing special (the story is simply a boy describing things in his tackle box and the fish they helped him to catch) but this book has lovely illustrations. It does have an interesting glossary of fishing lures in the back of the book that is intended for adults or much older children, which I thought was a neat touch. This book isn't the most fun read aloud book, but would be a good pick for an older child who is interested in really learning facts about fishing and might appreciate the glossary.

[Peyton Poler · Rating 3 out of 5]

The illustrations in this book are really cool and interesting. There is also a glossary of different kinds of lures and flies which would be really interesting if someone wants to get into fishing. The text was okay, although it could be somewhat boring for someone who doesn't enjoy fishing.

ATOS: 1.6
Guided Reading: S
Six Traits: Word Choice

[Sandy · Rating 4 out of 5]

James Prosek is not only a great fisherman and author but also a great watercolorist. Who'd of thought. If you love fishing and want to introduce your child to the hobby, this is the book to inspire her/him.

[Edith Bishop · Rating 5 out of 5]

My favorite fishing picture book. Prosek: *please* make these for other regions, including: South Florida salt water fishing and Pacific Northwest.

[Danielle Mootz · Rating 4 out of 5]

Excellent book for the little fisherman in my life.